'67.5 SPL311 1600 Roadster Restoration: Let the fun begin!

[spl310]

I have a 6hp 60 gallon compressor and even with that have to let the compressor catch up when sandblasting.

[Florida Roadster]

I have a 6hp 60 gallon compressor and even with that have to let the compressor catch up when sandblasting.

Yes Sid, so you know what I'm talking about. I imagine in a cool, dry climate it would work much better. The gas powered rentals are 20 CFM so less cycling on and off, or recharging while under use. I have a small blast cabinet and the compressor is sufficient for that, but not the large blaster. I guess I could always park the body on the beach for a few years and come back later. Jeff

[spl310]

If you want to reduce the cycle time, you should increase the tank volume. That is the biggest help. The pumps decrease recovery time.

[Gregs672000]

Ah yes, sand blasting... when I did mine 36 years ago I rented a neat little set up that had a vacuum system that was like a canister vacuum cleaner that sucked up the material as you went and made a fraction of the mess. While it was somewhat slower, it allowed me to do the job in my sisters garage without her screaming at me!

[Florida Roadster]

The Pininfarina Spider restomod is sold so now it's time to get busy. I disassembled the engine, can anyone translate the markings on the crank? Is this "M/0" or "M10"? Could it possibly stand for "machined .010"? Thanks for your help!

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[david premo]

States main is ground .010 under std. there should be some markings for the rod journals.

[Florida Roadster]

States main is ground .010 under std. there should be some markings for the rod journals.

OK, thanks David for confirming that.

[Florida Roadster]

Stripped the body today with aircraft stripper. A few dents, dings, and rust holes to repair, but nothing major.

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[iloveredmeat]

Wow, great progress!

Are you going to do one car completely, and then the other?

Keep it up!
pm

[Florida Roadster]

Wow, great progress!

Are you going to do one car completely, and then the other?

Keep it up!
pm

Hi Peter, I'm just going to do one car at a time. I thought about doing both but it would take too long to have one running and driving car. I can't wait that long. Jeff

[iloveredmeat]

I think that's the way to go...

I can't go back, but driving a (the) car would have helped keep the enthusiasm going and motivation high.

At the rate you're going, you'll be cruising in no time!

Good on ya.
pm

[sports imports]

I have floor pans as you know and have been in the middle of a move to put all my datsun parts into storage, Move is almost over and in October I can start shipping parts again. My apologies for not getting back to you.

Ross
Sports imports

[Bwk2000]

I have floor pans as you know and have been in the middle of a move to put all my datsun parts into storage, Move is almost over and in October I can start shipping parts again. My apologies for not getting back to you.

Ross
Sports imports

It’s going to be nice to have you back in business Ross.

[Florida Roadster]

I have floor pans as you know and have been in the middle of a move to put all my datsun parts into storage, Move is almost over and in October I can start shipping parts again. My apologies for not getting back to you.

Ross
Sports imports

Ross, thank you for the reply. I'll have to see if I can wait that long. I would like to get started as soon as possible. Jeff

[Florida Roadster]

School is in session. You're never too old to learn. I think?

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